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| - When it comes to my birthday, my motto is "go big, or stay home." This year was no different. I've been wanting to try the Twisted Frenchman since it opened maybe 6 months ago. When I learned they had a Chefs table, I knew where I'd be dining for my birthday.
Parking was street only which made it difficult because everything was occupied. Thankfully we found a spot and made our reservation. Walking in to this intimate restaurant, we were immediately greeted and sat in front of the window. The 14 course tasting menu and wine pairing was about to begin and I was giddy with excitement.
I took photos of every one of the 14 courses. They all look beautiful, but they taste evern better.
For appetizes, the celery root soup was something I never would have thought of but it was creamy and delicious. Very French! I also loved the beet salad (what can I say - I LOVE beets). The watermelon was innovative and smart. I never would have thought pine nut butter, goat cheese, and caviar would be so delicious. 100% unique!
However my two favorites were the smoked salmon and the foie gras. The presentation of the smoked salmon was sensory-filled and the bite can only be described as what salmon was meant to taste like. The foie gras was Chef's play on peanut butter and jelly. It reminded me of French toast. Crispy brioche with soft and savory foie gras. Pine nut butter with red onion marmalade... absolutely incredible!
The entrees were all wonderful... but I will dream of that poached sturgeon with carrot polenta. It was light yet rich with flavor. I could have licked the plate, it was that good. Please do yourself a favor and order this dish and when you go, call me and I'll join you.
I don't know how I was able to consume dessert, but I did... and I'm glad. The chocolate mousse was light yet rich. The liquid nitrogen brought a fun presentation and a nice texture to the creamy dish. Also the strawberry puree, balsalmic drizzle and brownie crumbles made the mousse even better.
The best dessert in my eyes was the vanilla ice cream with shortbread cookie crumbles and blood orange foam. Ladies and gentlemen, this was by far the best vanilla ice cream I've ever had. BEST. I'VE. EVER. HAD! Flavorful yet not too sweet - Ben & Jerry's has nothing on this. The shortbread cookie brought texture and the blood orange foam added whimsy and acidity.
The wine pairings were also perfection. Everything complemented the meal. I was highly impressed.
Thank you to everyone at the Twisted Frenchman for an incredible meal. I will never forget my 33rd birthday dinner. Though I'm unable to travel to France right now, I look forward to being transported there by my next meal at the Twisted Frenchman.
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